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How long is the RNY surgery, typically?

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Briswife15    890

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Having my RNY surgery Wednesday and want to give hubby an idea of how long he'll be in the waiting room. Forgot to ask surgeon. I'm having a robotic-assisted, laparoscopic RNY.

Thanks! I was thinking 2.5 to 3 housr, but don't know.

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New&Improved    1,780

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48 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

Having my RNY surgery Wednesday and want to give hubby an idea of how long he'll be in the waiting room. Forgot to ask surgeon. I'm having a robotic-assisted, laparoscopic RNY.

Thanks! I was thinking 2.5 to 3 housr, but don't know.

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Well you'll be staying in the hospital overnight at least but I'm pretty sure I read the surgery is usually about 90mins but it can vary for numerous reasons just tell him to wait, bring a book or iPad if he needs to keep occupied lol

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And Mikeyy is correct, a ball park figure is 3-4 hours, could be,less, robotic are among the best and quickest but you surgeon will take just as long as it takes to get it done rights My RnY surgery was at 7AM , I was done, awake, and in my own room by 10:15. I was 72, if anyone was gonna have problems, by logic, it should have been ME! You youngins should have it "Made in the Shade!" God Bless you all and Happy and Smooth Surgeries!

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On 3/26/2019 at 12:21 AM, Frustr8 said:

And Mikeyy is correct, a ball park figure is 3-4 hours, could be,less, robotic are among the best and quickest but you surgeon will take just as long as it takes to get it done rights My RnY surgery was at 7AM , I was done, awake, and in my own room by 10:15. I was 72, if anyone was gonna have problems, by logic, it should have been ME! You youngins should have it "Made in the Shade!" God Bless you all and Happy and Smooth Surgeries!

Thats really sweet. I wish you the best! God bless you!

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my surgery was about 90 minutes. But of course, if you factor in prep time and recovery, then yes, probably 3-4 hours. But the surgery itself is pretty quick.

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Bob R    6

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I was told by my surgeon to expect a 4 hr surgery because its a revision and it takes a long time to separate the stomach from the liver.

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Frustr8    7,886

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BallPark figure I was told, for uncomplicated, 90 minutes to 2 hours. I'm sure it will be exactly the amount of time each case necessitates.

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Mine was 2 hours. He used the Robot!

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Barring complications I was told expect about 3 hours.


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i had my surgery on june 12. i was under and in surgery for 90 min and out in recovery. they kept me overnight for fluids, keeping an eye on me and making sure that there was no complications. i was released the next day. i wont lie, the first two weeks are the worst. i had lots of pain, lethargy and serious bruising. now, im in the pureed food stage and things are SLOWLY getting better :) good luck on your surgery!!!!!!

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